No, this is not a photo of City Stars unveiling their Japanese signing Kusaba in a Borussia Dortmund Kit. - iVerify Kenya

No, this is not a photo of City Stars unveiling their Japanese signing Kusaba in a Borussia Dortmund Kit.

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The shared photo does not depict the unveiling of Yuto Kusaba, the new Japanese signing for Kenya Premier League (KPL) team City Stars, wearing a Borussia Dortmund kit. Instead, the image captures a moment from his practice session on August 25, 2023.

Nairobi City Stars has significantly strengthened their team by signing nine new players in anticipation of the upcoming 2023/24 season. Among the notable additions is Japanese player Kusaba, who joined the team from FC Zenshin. The affirmation of these latest achievements came directly from the club’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Korir, as he officially disclosed the completed signings on August 24, 2023.

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Verified Aug, 30 2023

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Japanese star Yuto Kusaba unveiled as the newest member of Nairobi City Stars, donning the Borussia Dortmund kit.

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The iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has fact-checked this content and established that it is False.

To arrive to this conclusion, the iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has conducted the following process. An in-depth examination of Nairobi City Stars’ social media accounts reveals a significant event that transpired on August 24, 2023. Yuto Kusaba, a talented footballer hailing from Japan but now based in Kenya, was officially unveiled by Nairobi City Stars’ CEO, Patrick Korir. During this momentous occasion, Kusaba proudly donned the iconic City Stars blue jersey, symbolizing his official affiliation with the team.

We also discovered that Kusaba shared the photos of his unveiling across his social media accounts after formalizing his employment contract, marking his official transition to the Nairobi-based club.

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